Rajiv MenonElectronics
China Tech Boom Fuels August Factory Output as Domestic Spending Stalls
A worsening property market downturn and investment slump reinforced concerns over economic imbalances in the world’s second-largest economy.
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Sarah ChenResearch
Malaysia Q2 Retail Sales Growth Falls Short as Spending Tightens
Persistent cost of living pressures led households to curb discretionary purchases, catching shopping mall and high street operators off guard.
Sarah ChenLogistics
China August Exports Surge 25% as Real Estate and Retail Slump
The country’s annual trade surplus topped $800 billion as Beijing policymakers face mounting pressure to deliver new economic stimulus.
Aiko TanakaResearch
China Migrant Worker Reforms Could Unlock US$95 Billion in Spending
Urban migrant households save 54 per cent of their income on average compared with 36 per cent for registered residents, according to HSBC.
Rajiv MenonResearch
Singapore Retail Sales Growth Slows to 1.5% in July as Luxury Holds Firm
Singapore retail sales excluding motor vehicles reached SG$3.7 billion in July as sporting goods and jewellery offset drops in grocery and department stores.
Maria SantosResearch
Japan Retail Sales Rise 4.0% in July as Department Stores Beat Formats
Department store revenue climbed 4.3 per cent even as nationwide apparel sales dropped 6.6 per cent during the month.
Sarah ChenFinance
Japan Household Spending Drops 3.6% in July as Inflation Bites
The sharper-than-expected decline marks eight straight months of contraction as households cut back on food and transport.
Maria SantosGeneral
Hong Kong Retail Sales Rise 4.5 per Cent to HK$31 Billion in July
Online shopping reached HK$2.8 billion during the month as jewellery and watch sales led gains across the territory.
Maria SantosElectronics
South Korea Smartphone Shipments Slip 0.5% as Premium Devices Take 73% Share
Foldable handset shipments hit 190,000 units in the first quarter of 2026, posting triple-digit annual growth despite a flat broader market.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
Shaver Shop Posts Record FY26 Sales of AU$225.1M Before Early FY27 Slump
Private-label brand Transform-U surged to eight per cent of total sales as the personal grooming specialist expanded its store footprint to 127 locations.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Hundreds of Asian Corporate Heavyweights Report Earnings in Peak Week
Electric vehicle maker BYD and luxury jeweller Laopu Gold lead a lineup of roughly 370 regional index members reporting financial results this week.
Wei ZhangGeneral
South Korea Retail Sales Rose 6.4% in July on Summer Spending
E-commerce accounted for 60.8 percent of total retail revenue as department store turnover surged nearly 18 percent.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Economic Worries, Retail Sales Dip
Asian equities saw mixed results as concerns over the US economy overshadowed earlier hopes for stable interest rates. Weak retail sales and consumer sentiment in the US are now shifting investor focus to upcoming earnings from major retailers.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Indonesian Consumer Confidence And Retail Sales Impacted By Job Market Concerns
Concerns over job security and diminished purchasing power are negatively affecting consumer confidence in Indonesia, with a notable drop in the retail sales index in June. However, Bank Indonesia anticipates a recovery in the coming month.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Hong Kong Retail Sales Rise In June, Slower Pace Indicates Stabilization
In June, Hong Kong experienced an increase in retail sales, albeit at a slower pace than the previous month of May. The total retail sales for the special administrative region came in at HK$30.1 billion (US$3.8 billion), marking a 0.7 per cent year-on-year…
Maria SantosGeneral
South Korea’s Retail Sales Surge 7% in May, Signaling Strong Consumer Confidence
South Korea’s retail sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in May 2025, achieving a 7% year-on-year growth, spurred primarily by an ongoing boom in online sales. Data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) revealed that this robust…